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Review: Charlie Puth’s WHATEVER’S CLEVER! TOUR Lets the Music Take the Lead in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - May 10, 2026

One thing about a Charlie Puth concert is that the music is almost guaranteed to sound great. The real question is whether the live performance can live up to the level of precision people have come to expect from him. At Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on May 5, Puth answered that question quickly. From the opening moments of the sold-out night, the WHATEVER’S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR felt built around the strengths that have defined his career for over a decade: polished production, strong live vocals, and an understanding of music that goes deeper than catchy hooks alone. 

MWALIM TRIO Will Headline Blues & Soul Night in Postunderground Jazz Series
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The MWALIM TRIO will perform blues, soul, and jazz at Postunderground's ongoing BLUES & SOUL series, blending improvisation with original compositions at VFW 364 in a live, audience-driven setting.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.

LET'S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY is Coming to Marriott Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL will present Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Soul Party, featuring Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha, and John Michael Dias performing hits from the 1960s and 70s.

THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT To Be Presented By Boston Dance Theater at the Strand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

Boston Dance Theater will present THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine, featuring works by leading American women choreographers celebrating the legacy of pioneering bassist Carol Kaye.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

Joshua Henry To Open Kean Stage’s 2026-2027 Season With GET UP, STAND UP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Three-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry will open Kean Stage's 2026-2027 season with two performances of Get Up, Stand Up! on September 13 at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, N.J.

Tyrik Iman-Washington Jr. to Present MAKE ME WANNA HOLLA at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Tyrik Iman-Washington Jr. will take the stage with Make Me Wanna Holla: The Rhythm of Our Resistance at The Green Room 42, showcasing music's role in social change and resilience.

Review Roundup: See What the Critics Thought of DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2026

Dog Day Afternoon has officially arrived on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Starring Emmy Award Winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the new play is written by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...

Houston Symphony Reveals 2026-27 Season - Jessica Vosk, Cheyenne Jackson and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

The Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha revealed details of the 2026−27 Season, Valčuha’s fifth as music director. Valčuha leads eight of the eighteen classical subscription programs in the season.

DETROIT: MUSIC OF THE MOTOR CITY Will Come to the Segal Centre This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present Detroit: Music of the Motor City, a staged concert from Toronto's acclaimed Soulpepper Theatre celebrating the legendary sounds that shaped a city and influenced the world.

October London and Eric Benét Set to Perform at NJPAC in Newark
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

R&B icons October London and Eric Benét are set to take over the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Street in Newark, N.J. on Friday, June 19, for a special concert event celebrating love, soul, and timeless music.

Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at LA Opera
by Amanda Callas - Mar 2, 2026

I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July.

Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.

Photos: Natalie Douglas Celebrates 70's Soul At Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas returned to the Birdland Jazz Club stage with a one-night-only performance of her Tributes series, Tributes: ’70s Soul. Check out photos from the event here!

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN National Tour to Play Attucks Theatre in Norfolk
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The celebrated MAGIC OF MOTOWN national tour will grace the stage of Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre, bringing classic hits and timeless performances.

Seattle Women's Chorus to Perform LEGACY at Benaroya Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

​​​​​​​ Seattle Women's Chorus invites audiences to reflect, remember, and recommit through Legacy, its new concert which elevates women's stories across generations — with a powerful focus on environment, family, community, and justice.

Cabaret Roundup: Feb 9-15- Linda Eder, Jane Wickline & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 9, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including jazz, TAXI star Tony Danza, comedy from SNL's Jane Wickline, Valentine's Day shows and more.

Natalie Douglas, Catherine Russell, Melissa Errico, And More Set for Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2026

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, programming from February 9 through February 22 will feature a wide range of jazz, cabaret, and Broadway artists.

Photos: Highlights from Juilliard School's CELEBRATION: A BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Check out photos from arts luminaries, trustees, benefactors, alumni, and students gathering at The Juilliard School’s annual Celebration: A Benefit for Scholarship on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in New York City.